I am working on a Kenmore dryer serial number MR2205631. It will start and function properly only if you hold down the start switch. I have replaced the switch and thermistor with no change. What next? What am I missing?

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Belt is fine. The dryer will remain running as long as you hold down the start button. It heats, the drum rotates, etc. as if in perfect condition. The only thing is that as soon as you let go of the start button the dryer stops running.

Well then you have a broken belt micro switch. When the belt breaks the switch shuts down the run winding in the motor. Just a guess

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